This Loaded Vegan Potato Salad with Coconut Bacon is such a phenomenal potato salad! It’s creamy, has amazing texture and is topped with divine homemade coconut bacon!

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Gavin’s favourite side dish in the world is potato salad. Ever since we’ve been married, he’s been making it, and I have always loved every single version that’s he’s made. Now he makes a vegan version, that is so phenomenal that we knew we had to share it with you. This Loaded Vegan Potato Salad with Coconut Bacon is by far, our favourite potato salad ever.

My favourite part about making this salad is that we got all of the ingredients from Walmart. Everything down to the ingredients for the coconut bacon. So if you’re making this for a summer potluck or party, half the work is already done for you. Another one of my favourite parts that also has to do with Walmart is that they have such an amazing locally grown produce section and they restock at least once a day.

I love that the potatoes were so fresh, and that I had a variety to choose from since I really wanted them to be the star of the dish. Definitely look out for locally grown potatoes and onions in their product section that you can use in this Vegan Potato Salad. You’re bound to find the variety that you need, and I can’t wait for you to check out your own local Walmart grab these ingredients! P.S. Walmart also has a 100% fresh guarantee, so you already know that these ingredients are going to be high quality for your dish.

I know with one bite, you’re going to love this potato salad! It has a beautiful mix of flavours and textures that all come together so beautifully. It’s also so easy to make. Boil the potatoes, let them cool. Then add in the onions, mustard, relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, vegan Mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Stir together and that’s it for the base of the potato salad. Honestly!! Everything goes so well here. My favourite ingredient here is the smoked paprika because it adds a depth of flavour that I’m not used to in most potato salads. We don’t add that much vegan mayo, but feel free to add the amount you desire.

As if that wasn’t already divine, the cherry on top is the coconut bacon. Friends, if you haven’t tried coconut bacon, you’re in for quite a treat. These salty, briney and crunchy vegan bacon bits add a beautiful texture to the potato salad and take it up to a whole new level! I promise this is such a keeper that you’ll be making it again and again. Okay, it’s time to head to your local Walmart, grab all these ingredients, and get to making this beauty! I hope you enjoy friends!

Bring a pot of well salted water to a low boil or a gentle simmer. Add in the potatoes and cook for about 8 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork but not too soft (else you’ll end up with mashed potatoes). Drain and rinse the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.

Once the potatoes have cooled, add all the other ingredients to it. Gently fold to combine. Taste and adjust any ingredients best on your preferred taste.

Mix together the liquid aminos, liquid smoke, maple syrup and paprika and pour over the coconut flakes. Toss gently to combine until all the coconut flakes are coated. Spread out evenly onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Putting it all together

Add the coconut bacon to the potato salad right before serving, either on top, to the filling, or both. Serve and enjoy!

Hi, in the ingredients for coconut bacon you list coconut aminos but in the instructions you say tamari! Can you please clarify if we need tamari as well as coconut aminos or which one? Thanks, looks delicious btw